Medical Biophysics GSA

Medical Biophysics GSA Graduate student association for students in the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto Welcome to the MBP page!

This page is meant to connect you, an MBP graduate student, with your departmental graduate student association. Here, we'll post upcoming event information, updates to the website and blog, and other important announcements. We hope that you visit us (and your website at www.mbpgsa.ca) frequently! Weekly highlights are updated at linktr.ee/mbpgsa

Hey MBP! The Mental health and wellness and Social committees are excited to announce our next event, the first ever MBP...
05/05/2026

Hey MBP! The Mental health and wellness and Social committees are excited to announce our next event, the first ever MBP Puppy Yoga event! 🐶

Private event at the beautiful Puppy Therapy studio just for MBP students. Come join us for a relaxing session of guided yoga with puppies! 75 minutes of cuteness overload with playful paw pals. 🐕

Try puppy yoga 50% off! (MBP is subsidizing yay!) Each student must e-transfer MBP 25$ to secure their spot. Send e-transfer to [email protected] and upload screenshot in registration form.

Limited spots open to 20 people, be sure to register early!

Please keep in mind of any allergies you may have. What: Puppy Yoga at Therapy Puppies ( 575 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9 )

When: May 27th, 2026

Time: 6-7h15pm

Click the link in our bio to register.

Looking to build confidence and practical self-defence skills? The empowering self-defence workshop hosted by the UofT M...
03/31/2026

Looking to build confidence and practical self-defence skills? The empowering self-defence workshop hosted by the UofT MBP Women in Science Initiative (WSI) is back!
Join us for this amazing opportunity featured by the Wen-Do, Toronto's oldest women's self-defence organization, with support from the UofT CSO.
This Free Inclusive & Welcoming workshop is Open to all female-identifying, q***r, trans, and non-binary community members!
We’ll finish the session with a pizza party! Come celebrate and enjoy some well-earned slices together!

🥋+ 🍕 Free Self-Defense Class and PIZZA PARTY!
📅 Date: Tuesday April 28th, 2026
🕓 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
📍Location: Multi-Faith Centre (569 Spadina Crescent) - Inside Koffler House (next to GSU Pub)
👉🏼Register: Click the link in our bio!
🎒What to Bring: Yourself! Water bottle for hydration and comfortable clothes to move in!

(Only 20 positions left!! Registration is filling fast!!)
Questions? Feel free to contact us at 👉🏼 [email protected]

Thank you!

The Uoft MBP GSA Women in Science Initiative

This message was sent on behalf of the MBP Women in Science Initiative. Register for this event by clicking the link in ...
03/30/2026

This message was sent on behalf of the MBP Women in Science Initiative. Register for this event by clicking the link in the bio.

🚀 Boost your presentation skills when presenting to Multilingual Speakers!

Ready to elevate the way you present and connect with your audience?
As you prepare for the MBP Symposium, join us for an inspiring session with Dr. Monica Molnar, who will share proven strategies for communicating with clarity, confidence, and impact—especially when engaging multilingual audiences.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: PMCRT 4-204

✨ Why You Should Attend:

Learn how to project confidence and leadership in any setting
Discover practical tools to sharpen your communication and presentation skills
Get direct access to an expert - bring your questions for a live Q&A!
Enjoy light refreshments while networking with peers

This interactive workshop is open to all - don’t miss your chance to strengthen your voice and take your presentation skills to the next level!

Interested in careers beyond academia? BioHubNet and the MBP Career Development Association (MBPCDA) is excited to host ...
03/03/2026

Interested in careers beyond academia? BioHubNet and the MBP Career Development Association (MBPCDA) is excited to host a Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, March 11th at 12-1PM, at the Bob Bell Auditorium Room 6-604, 610 University Ave. (Princess Margaret Hospital)
Join us for an impactful session to learn more about BioHubNet's industry internships and bridging opportunities with the biomanufacturing and life sciences sector, and all their resources to help you navigate the process of gaining hands-on experience to kickstart your career. Registration is required to attend in-person or virtually by clicking the link in the bio.

Hi MBP,MPSO is hosting an educational session by Dr. Alexandra Rink, lead brachytherapy physicist at Princess Margaret H...
02/11/2026

Hi MBP,

MPSO is hosting an educational session by Dr. Alexandra Rink, lead brachytherapy physicist at Princess Margaret Hospital. The session will cover basic brachytherapy physics and treatment planning, and take place on Wednesday February 18th, from 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM, at Princess Margaret Hospital 1B-615 (Red Room). It will consist of a 1-hour talk and 15-min Q&A section. Snacks will be provided.

Come join us and sign up using the form below!

Join the MBP Social Committee for our 💘 Valentine’s Day Special Card Decorating Event 💘Create, decorate, and spread the ...
02/10/2026

Join the MBP Social Committee for our
💘 Valentine’s Day Special Card Decorating Event 💘

Create, decorate, and spread the love!
Snacks, drinks, and pizza will be provided.

🗓 Date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

⏰ Time:
5:30 PM - Onwards

📍Location:
PMCRT 15-710

It's that time again to spread some love💕 and friendship 👫by sending some good ol' 🍬Candygrams🍬 to your peers in the dep...
02/10/2026

It's that time again to spread some love💕 and friendship 👫by sending some good ol' 🍬Candygrams🍬 to your peers in the department. Order now and the Candygrams will delivered on February 13th to anyone in the department, uptown or downtown, student or faculty! Each Candygram will include a mix of delicious candy and chocolate that is sure to make your Valentine's day 😄! Candygrams are being sold for $2 each or $5 for 3. Order them by scanning the QR code.

Everyone is welcome to join us for an inspiring discussion highlighting the journey of women in science from MBP faculty...
01/29/2026

Everyone is welcome to join us for an inspiring discussion highlighting the journey of women in science from MBP faculty Dr. Kathryn Manning & Industry speaker & MBP alumna Dr. Helen Zhu. Q&A will be anonymous and open to questions about career and EDI. Please RSVP.

📅 Date: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
🕓 Time: 5.00 - 6.00 PM
📍Location: PMCRT 4-204
👉🏼RSVP: https://forms.gle/eszqRQ5EehcrEm196

Speakers:
Dr. Kathryn Manning is a scientist at SickKids and an Assistant Professor at the Medical Biophysics Department at the University of Toronto. Her current work explores interventions for postnatal depression to safeguard child development. https://medbio.utoronto.ca/faculty/manning

Dr. Helen Zhu is a MBP alumna and Research Scientist at Deep Genomics. Her graduate work focused on cancer genomics and computational biology. https://ca.linkedin.com/in/helen-m-zhu https://helen-zhu.github.io/

Welcome back first-years!We are hosting a winter first-year social event to re-connect and relax after a stressful term ...
01/28/2026

Welcome back first-years!

We are hosting a winter first-year social event to re-connect and relax after a stressful term of rotations, classes and choosing supervisors. Please join us to hang out, eat good food and get to meet each other again! (Event for First Years only)

📍 Location: Victory Cafe (440 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 1X5)
🗓️ Date: Friday, February 6th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/Jgm4zgnvx7z3wx6L8.

We hope to see you there! ~ Yu & Gerd

MBP merch year-round sale🔥Great news! We still have a selection of MBP merch in stock, and it's now available year-round...
01/28/2026

MBP merch year-round sale🔥

Great news! We still have a selection of MBP merch in stock, and it's now available year-round.

✨ View all items + prices in our bio

💡 Tip: While the website allows online payment, it includes extra processing fees. To avoid this, simply email us at [email protected] to place your order directly. Grab your favorites while supplies last!

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